Labor & Employment Attorney

Location: Can sit in one of the following office locations: San Diego, Irvine, Downtown Los Angeles, Ontario, Carlsbad, or Oxnard
Pay: Up to $80 per hour

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire, Full-Time, Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week

LHH is working with a large national firm in seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney for a contract-to-hire opportunity to join their firm in one of their Southern California offices. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of labor and employment defense litigation experience, with a strong ability to support senior attorneys in managing all phases of litigation. This role is hybrid with two days per week onsite. Candidates should be based in or near the assigned office location and able to commute weekly. The position offers hands-on litigation work and potential for long-term employment with the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with employment litigation matters, including wage & hour claims, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation cases.

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.

• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries and memoranda.

• Participate in strategy discussions, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

• Support trial preparation and attend court appearances as needed.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in California.

• 2–3 years of experience in labor & employment litigation.

• Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills.

• Able to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.

• Familiarity with California employment law and litigation procedures.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance